Vernon Hills
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New Lake County-wide dispatch system hires executive directorDec 28, 2024 9:33 am - An executive director has been hired to head the Lake County Consolidated Emergency Communications system set to become fully operational in 2025.
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Remembering those we’ve lost: Notable deaths across the suburbs in 2024Dec 27, 2024 3:04 pm - As we close out 2024 and look forward to 2025, we remember those we've lost this year in the suburbs. Educators, public servants, business leaders and philanthropists were among them, all leaving indelible marks through their accomplishments and dedication.
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Irish Stew plays WinterFest at Volo Bog State Natural AreaDec 27, 2024 1:23 pm - WinterFest will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 12 at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside.
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Snowmobile safety education class offeredDec 27, 2024 1:20 pm - Lake County Forest Preserves Ranger Police are hosting a snowmobile safety course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 18, at the Operations and Public Safety Facility, 19808 W. Grand Ave., Lake Villa.
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Discourage thieves by breaking down gift boxes before putting them at the curb, police sayDec 27, 2024 1:01 pm - To discourage burglars, police recommend people break down and flatten boxes before discarding them. Turning them inside out is even better.
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Ecologist to discuss how you can become a citizen scientistDec 27, 2024 1:00 pm - Enhance your enjoyment of nature and deepen your knowledge of native plants by becoming a citizen scientist in your own yard, local park or forest preserve.
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‘In our most exclusive club:’ Vernon Hills remembers 100-year-old World War II vetDec 26, 2024 6:39 pm - Another in the diminishing number of World War II veterans and the first centenarian among those honored in Vernon Hills has died.
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Passenger killed in Christmas Eve crash into home identified as Round Lake Beach manDec 26, 2024 5:47 pm - A 22-year-old man killed in a crash Christmas Eve near Lake Villa has been identified as Axel Maldonado Guerrero of Round Lake Beach.
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Medical event caused driver’s death in Lake Zurich crashDec 26, 2024 5:08 pm - The 72-year-old driver of a car involved in a fatal crash Monday morning in Lake Zurich suffered an incapacitating medical event, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office.
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Round Lake Beach man charged with DUI, reckless homicide in Christmas Eve crash that killed passengerDec 25, 2024 9:21 am - A 31-year-old Round Lake Beach man was charged with reckless homicide and DUI after the car he was driving crashed into a house on Christmas Eve, killing a passenger, authorities said Wednesday.